McCabe Elementary vs Mendota Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCabe Elementary
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
986 students
Mendota Junior High
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | McCabe Elementary Mendota, California | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4763 of 5,693 | #997 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46767 of 50,301 | #13961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 986 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Mendota | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 16.7).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.7%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.9).
- •McCabe Elementary is the larger school with 986 students compared with 612.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McCabe Elementary better than Mendota Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota Junior High ranks higher (18.9 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McCabe Elementary and Mendota Junior High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCabe Elementary: 986. Mendota Junior High: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCabe Elementary and Mendota Junior High rank in California?
McCabe Elementary is 4763rd of 5,693 and Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).